The podcast dives into the controversial question of whether Christians can judge, highlighting the distinction between judging and condemning. It examines the backlash faced by public figures like Chip and Joanna Gaines over their decisions in a culturally charged environment. The speakers provide five practical steps for righteous judgment and discuss the importance of teaching kids discernment in a society that often blurs moral lines. Through exploring scripture, they emphasize the need for humility and love in judgment, equipping the next generation to stand firm in their faith.
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Chip & Joanna Gaines Controversy
Amy Davison recounts Chip and Joanna Gaines featuring a homosexual couple and backlash.
She says Chip accused Christians of "judge first, understand never," showing the cultural clash.
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Matthew 7:1 Is Quoted Out Of Context
Amy Davison explains Matthew 7:1 targets self-righteous, hasty condemnation, not all correction.
She urges reading surrounding context before using the verse to silence accountability.
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Judging vs Condemning Is Different
Amy Davison clarifies only God can condemn, while believers must correct and warn.
She frames judgment as loving correction aimed at repentance rather than eternal judgment.
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In this episode, we tackle a hot-button question that’s tripping up Christians left and right: Can Christians judge? And if so, how do we do it well and teach our kids to do the same? We dive into this by unpacking the recent backlash against Chip and Joanna Gaines for featuring a homosexual couple on their new show and Chip's comments that Christians are part of a "judge first, understand never" culture. We explore what Scripture actually says about judgment—particularly looking at Matthew 7:1 and John 7:24—and clarify that while we aren't called to condemn (only God does that), we are absolutely called to correct and warn out of love and humility. Misinterpreting this can silence the gospel and cripple the Church.
We lay out five practical steps we can use to judge rightly: being theologically sound, restoration-focused, seasoned with salt, consistent in word and deed, and confident in Christ. We also walk through how to equip our kids to do this in their own lives with discernment and boldness. Because let’s face it—our kids are swimming in a culture that’s trying to disciple them before we do. If we don’t teach them to judge rightly, the world will teach them not to judge at all. So buckle up, Mama Bears—we’re going deep on biblical discernment and how to raise kids who can stand firm in their faith without compromising truth.
Main Points Covered
Misuse of Scripture on Judgment (Matthew 7:1)
Difference Between Judgment vs. Condemnation
Cultural Compromise and the Gaines' Controversy
Five Steps for Judging Rightly:
Teaching Children to Stand Firm in Faith
Counterfeit Christianity and Progressive Theology
Importance of Context in Scripture Interpretation
Empowering Empathetic Children Against Cultural Manipulation
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